agree

To have the same opinion as someone else.

• I agree with you.
• We agreed that the film was too long.
• Do you agree about the best way forward?

How to use it: agree with someone (I agree with you.); agree on/about something (We agree on most issues.); agree that + clause (They agree that the rules need changing.)

Similar words: see eye to eye

Opposites: disagree

Common phrases: agree with someone, agree about something, agree that something

To decide together what each person will do or what the rules or price will be.

• We agreed on a price.
• They agreed to meet at six.
• Have you agreed the terms with your landlord?

How to use it: agree on something (We agreed on a price.); agree to do something (They agreed to share the costs.); agree something (The two sides agreed new terms.)

Similar words: settle, arrange

Common phrases: agree on something, agree a price, agree terms

To accept a request, suggestion, or plan.

• She asked for help, and I agreed.
• He agreed to lend me his car.
• Did they agree to the changes?

How to use it: agree to something (She agreed to our request.); agree to do something (He agreed to drive us home.)

Similar words: consent, accept

Opposites: refuse

Common phrases: agree to something, agree to help, agree to do something